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The 7th Annual EdK 1K Fun Run and 5K Race

Register today for the Chambersburg Y’s EdK Memorial 5K Run and 1K Fun Run, held on the first Sunday in October! This annual race was created by the Sponseller Family in 2018 as a tribute to Ed Sponseller, who lost his 11-year battle with Lymphoma in 2017. Join us in honoring Ed and his love for running… any age, any distance.

We encourage everyone – regardless of age or fitness level – to participate in this 5K walk/run race, not only to celebrate Ed’s passion for running, but to support the LiveSTRONG Program at the Y. All proceeds from the EdK will support the YMCA’s cancer survivor program, LiveSTRONG at the Y, which is designed to assist cancer survivors in reclaiming their health and enhancing their quality of life through a 12-week fitness program. For more information about LiveSTRONG visit: www.chbgy.org/livestrong-ymca

How to Register for the EdK:
Go to https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Chambersburg/EdKRun to register.
Register BEFORE September 15th to receive race t-shirt for 5K entries!

Entry Fee:
$10 for 1K registration
$25 for 5K registration
$30 on race day!

Race Location:
Chambersburg Memorial YMCA
570 E. McKinley St. Chambersburg, PA 17201

Race Time:
12:30 PM | Registration opens
1:45 PM | Opening Ceremonies
2:00 PM | Races start – 1K Fun Run begins at 2:00PM followed by the EdK 5K walk/run

This year’s race is dog friendly! – must be leashed at all times!

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